Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill [HL] 2024-26
make provision regarding the safe storage, use and disposal of lithium-ion batteries; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
The Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill [HL] is a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Lord Redesdale.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?Yes. This Bill was introduced on 29 July 2024 and is currently before Parliament.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Lord Redesdale), not the Government.
What type of Bill is this?Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.
So is this going to become a law?Lords PMBs are extremely unlikely to become law. Unless the Bill receives unanimous support from MPs and can pass 2nd Reading in the Commons without debate, it will not proceed further in the Bill process.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Briefing papers Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill
Last Event: Friday 6th September 2024 - 2nd reading (Lords)
Bill Progession through Parliament